2003 John McElroy Award given to George R. Houston, Past-President of Mount St. Mary's

September 23,  2003 - Ceresville Mansion.     [back to photo index page]

Friends of Catholic Education hosted the annual John McElroy Award ceremony recently.  Members of area Catholic schools and parishes gathered to honor this year's recipient of the award, George R. Houston, recently retired President of Mount St. Mary College and Seminary in Emmitsburg.

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Local school and parish leaders attending the award program,
dine in the elegant Ceresville Mansion banquet room.

Opening remarks were given by David M. Grove,
President of Friends of Catholic Education

Keynote Speaker for the evening was Daniel Curtin,
Executive Director the National Catholic Education Association.

Dr. Carol Hinds, Provost from Mount St. Mary's,
delivered special remarks.

The McElroy Award was presented to Mr. Houston
by  FOCE Board member, William J. Mohan

Another "award" was presented by Caroline Pugh, FOCE Executive Director. 
Ms. Pugh explained this was a tool to help Mr. Houston navigate
the waters of his future journeys.
 

Mr. Houston, during his address to audience after receiving his award.